What is Antibiotic Stewardship? Antibiotic stewardship, sometimes referred to as antimicrobial stewardship, refers to the efforts made in doctor’s offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare facilities to embrace a mentality of only prescribing antibiotics when necessary. This is observed by prescribing the right amount of antibiotics at the right time for the right […]
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We Need More Laboratories That Can Test for Coronavirus
We Need More Laboratories That Can Test for Coronavirus Currently, it is still difficult for some people in the United States to get a test to see if they have contracted COVID-19. Our Country needs existing laboratories to add this test to their services so we can meet the demand for testing. If you’ve been […]
DTPM Recognizes National Drug Court Month
DTPM Recognizes National Drug Court Month Saving money and lives through rehabilitation. Drug Courts operate with one goal: To take an individual with an addiction who has been cycling through the justice system and help them undergo successful treatment to gain their lives back. Drug courts have proven that a combination of accountability and compassion […]
A Letter from our CEO on the Coronavirus Impact on DTPM & Tide Labs
A Letter from our CEO on the Coronavirus Impact on DTPM & Tide Labs Gene Cleckler, the CEO and President of DTPM and Tide Laboratories provides this update about how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted our work at DTPM and Tide Laboratories. Read his full letter below: I hope this message finds each of you […]
Senior Drug Addiction, a Sensitive Issue
Senior Drug Addiction, a Sensitive Issue The Elderly and Substance Abuse As a culture, we often underestimate both the extent and effect of addiction on our senior population. Though great headway has been made on educating the public that addiction is a disease, there is often an underlying assumption – or perception – of addiction […]
The Origins of Senior Addiction
The Origins of Senior Addiction The Opioid Epidemic Has No Age Limit Efforts to prevent drug abuse often focus on teens and young adults. A part of the opioid crisis to which few people pay attention is the risk of drug and alcohol addiction for seniors. For everyone, changes in lifestyle and health represent significant […]